Charles Omenihu, defensive end for the San Francisco 49erswas arrested this Tuesday for alleged violence against his girlfriend, last Monday, the San Jos, California Police Department reported.
“We are aware of the matter involving our player Charles Omenihu and we are in the process of gathering more information,” the 49ers board announced through their social networks.
According to the arrest report, the victim alleged that Omenihu threw her to the ground during an argument. The officers said that They did not observe any visible physical injury, but the woman complained of constant pain in her upper arm..
The victim did not want to receive medical attention at the scene, said the report of the San José Police Department.
Omenihu posted a bond to be releasedalthough he received an emergency protective restraining order.
The 25-year-old defensive end came to the NFL via the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2019 Draft; in the 2021 season he was transferred to the gambusinos.
The former University of Texas player started three games in the regular season; In total he played in 10 games. Recorded 4.5 sacks, 20 tackles, 16 quarterback pressures and three tackles for loss of yardage.
The Houston, Texas native had three tackles in a wild-card round win over the Seattle Seahawks two weeks ago. The previous Sunday Omenihu did not see action in the victory of the 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Sunday the San Francisco 49ers will visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the game for the title of the National Conference (NFC).
It will be the second consecutive final for the gambusinos who lost to the Los Angeles Rams last year.
